Monthly Archives: June 2015

Imagine a place where locally grown and raised food is on the menu of nearly every restaurant, year-round farmers markets serve all communities in Illinois, vacant lots are transformed into community gardens, and the countryside…

By: Annisa Kumerow Grace Bandy, owner of Simply Grace Dessert House & Bakery, is attending her second year at the Old Capitol Farmers Market in the heart of downtown Springfield, Illinois. Grace is helped by…

Now you can find farm-fresh meals at your favorite restaurants during the Local Flavors farm-to-table restaurant series. Stop by any participating restaurant on their scheduled date during their regular buisness hours. Each restaurant will prepare…

The Illinois Farm to School Network and Illinois Stewardship Alliance are hosting two free public programs and workshops highlighting successful Springfield and Chicago-area farm to school projects and how to get involved with making farm…